Books like Harriet, You'll Drive Me Wild!
Clementine and the Great Trip
Sara Pennypacker, Marla Frazee, 2014
162 pages
Why to read
Clementine's adventures boost children's creativity and imagination.
Engaging narrative encourages problem-solving skills.
Relatable situations teach resilience and empathy.
Ideal for family reading, enhancing bonds and discussion.

Clementine and the Great Trip
Sara Pennypacker, Marla Frazee, 2014
Award winning
Maxs Dragon Shirt By Wells Rosemary Wells Rosemary ILT
Rosemary Wells, Mem Fox, B Ward, Tomi Ungerer, Laura Krauss Melmed, Maggie Gyllenhaal, 1992
32 pages
Why to read
Vivid illustrations enhance storytelling.
Encourages creativity and imaginative play.
Addresses emotions and resilience.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Maxs Dragon Shirt By Wells Rosemary Wells Rosemary ILT
Rosemary Wells, Mem Fox, B Ward, Tomi Ungerer, Laura Krauss Melmed, Maggie Gyllenhaal, 1992
Award winning
Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes
Mem Fox, Helen Oxenbury, 2009
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates diversity and universal similarities.
Enhances counting and basic numeracy skills.
Encourages bonding through repetitive, rhythmic phrasing.
Vivid, captivating illustrations engage young readers.

Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes
Mem Fox, Helen Oxenbury, 2009
Award winning
POSSUM MAGIC (Collector's Silver Anniversary Edition)
Mem Fox, Julie Vivas, 1983
32 pages
Why to read
Celebrates Australian culture through enchanting, magical storytelling.
Enhances vocabulary with unique Australian animal and food terms.
Encourages exploration of diversity and geographical awareness.
Stimulates emotional development through relatable characters and adventures.

POSSUM MAGIC (Collector's Silver Anniversary Edition)
Mem Fox, Julie Vivas, 1983
It's Time for Bed
Mem Fox, Rosey Davidson, Jane Dyer, 1993
28 pages
Why to read
Encourages regular bedtime routines through engaging storytelling.
Fosters emotional development and empathy in young readers.
Beautiful illustrations complement the soothing bedtime narrative.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthening parent-child bonds.

It's Time for Bed
Mem Fox, Rosey Davidson, Jane Dyer, 1993
Award winning
The Boss Baby
Marla Frazee, 2013
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale, humorous take on family dynamics.
Encourages emotional intelligence and role awareness.
Illustrations enhance understanding and engagement.
Ideal for shared reading, strengthens family bonds.

The Boss Baby
Marla Frazee, 2013
Award winning
The Farmer and the Clown
Marla Frazee, 2014
32 pages
Why to read
Wordless story sparks imagination and narrative skills.
Captivating illustrations engage young readers visually.
Encourages empathy and understanding through unusual friendship.
Promotes joy and optimism in unexpected situations.

The Farmer and the Clown
Marla Frazee, 2014
Award winning
It Takes a Village
Marla Frazee, Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1995
40 pages
Why to read
Celebrates community, cooperation, and collective problem-solving.
Encourages empathy, involvement, and social responsibility in children.
Vibrant illustrations complement engaging, meaningful narrative.
Ideal for nurturing a sense of community spirit.
